Rethinking Nursing Workforce Models at Duke Health
Rethinking Nursing Workforce Models at Duke Health  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Sun Feb 08 2026
Description: In this episode, Theresa McDonnell, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Executive at Duke University Health System, discusses the workforce math problem facing healthcare and how nursing roles are evolving. She shares how team-based care, virtual nursing, and innovation units are reshaping care delivery and supporting nurse well-being.